How a Women's Scalp Tattoo helps with Female Pattern Baldness

Loss of hair and baldness is a feared scenario in most women and there are multiple reasons which can lead to female pattern hair loss or alopecia. It could occur due to specific health problems or as a side effect stemming from cancer medication or treatment. Excessive styling of the hair is not exempt from this issue either and triggers the formation of bald spots and thinning. Scalp micropigmentation is a suitable treatment for female pattern baldness in Bristol. It involves the use of natural pigment to give the impression of fuller and healthier hair. Other hair treatments or hair loss solutions are rather expensive compared to SMP.

This blog discusses the benefits of SMP for women with concerns of alopecia. 

What is Female Pattern Baldness?

Female pattern hair loss is typically differentiated from male pattern hair loss. It appears as a thinning patch of hair in the middle of the scalp while the frontal hair remains intact. The crown goes through a nominal amount of hair loss which rarely changes into total or near baldness.  

It is common to see a significant contrast between dark and light hair on the scalp in female pattern baldness. It does not occur as severely in females as it does in males but is nevertheless prevalent. Female pattern baldness is usually inherited in the family and is quite distinct in its pattern. Even when there are no preceding female members in the family with identified patterns of hair loss, it almost certainly has a genetic origin.

Various blood tests are conducted to exclude certain types of diseases, hormonal imbalances and metabolic conditions but the hair loss pattern tends to vary in these circumstances.     

Causes of Female Pattern Baldness :

There are few effective treatments available for female pattern baldness for it is generally considered a permanent condition. However, with the help of specific types of medication, lifestyle changes and dietary adjustments it is possible to camouflage the loss of hair.

Almost one in every three women suffers from female pattern baldness. Some of the various reasons that cause alopecia in women are mentioned in the following:

• Telogen Effluvium or the temporary loss of hair after a major surgery, pregnancy or when recovering from a severe disease.

• Hair breakage is caused due to excessive styling, twisting or pulling of the hair.

• Alopecia Areata is an immune disorder that causes the temporary loss of hair.

• Loss of hair appears as a side effect of chemotherapy and other medications.

• Certain types of skin conditions.

• Hormonal imbalance for instance excessive testosterone or thyroid imbalance.

• Iron or Vitamin deficiency.

• Diseases like diabetes or Lupus.

• Use of Oral Contraceptives, antidepressants or blood thinning medication.

What is Scalp Micropigmentation?

Scalp micropigmentation is a perfectly safe and easy-to-execute procedure that helps reduce bald spots occurring in female pattern hair loss through the application of natural pigments. Based on the pattern of hair loss and the desired style of the candidate, the technician applies pigment to the scalp which mimics the appearance of natural hair follicles. In the case of women especially, the thinning of hair appears more diffused. Rarely do women ailed with alopecia suffer from total loss of hair. Such candidates are ideal for SMP treatment.

Benefits of Scalp Micropigmentation for Women :

Opting for Scalp Micropigmentation offers women with female pattern baldness the following benefits:

1. Long Term Effects : 

Other types of solutions and treatments for hair loss, for instance, hair transplants necessitate follow-up sessions every 4 to 6 months to maintain the appearance of healthy follicles. The results of scalp micropigmentation on the other hand can go three years without much maintenance or follow-ups. Restorative pigmentation should be applied only after the colour has begun to disappear.   

2. No Extra Maintenance :

Natural ink is used in the process of Scalp micropigmentation which gives the appearance of thicker hair follicles. This offsets the need to attach actual hair to the scalp. It is this aspect of SMP which enables the candidate to go without needing any specific hair care method as no real hair is involved. They can save a lot of money on expensive hair styling solutions. All the maintenance that is required wash and lightly wax (optional) the pigmented area.

3. Safe Procedure :

Most people shy away from typical hair loss treatment for fear of being affected by chemicals, surgery and other negative side effects. Scalp micropigmentation does not involve any chemicals. The SMP procedure involves the use of an electric tattoo needle along with a mild anesthetic which helps avoid infections and alleviate pain that may be inflicted through the needlepoint. There are no incisions or cuts necessary in SMP.  

4. Economical Treatment :

Since there is no surgical procedure involved, Scalp micropigmentation is quite an affordable treatment for hair loss. This limits the number of practitioners required in the procedure thereby reducing its costs. It is significantly less costly than procedures like hair transplants for they require the use of post-operative drugs or other products for scalp care or to support the supplementary immune system.

5. Minimally Invasive :

The procedure for scalp micropigmentation is often described as acupuncture for the scalp. This is because the procedure does not require the skin tissue to be broken, rather it works by blending pigmentation with the skin tone by using a fine tattooing needle. The use of advanced technology makes the treatment even more painless and swift.

6. Heals Quickly : 

Due to the minimally invasive effects of the scalp micropigmentation procedure, there is no recovery time involved. The micro wounds heal just within a few days and the procedure itself is free of pain. A fully tattooed scalp can be achieved easily within a few sessions without requiring any stitches. Each SMP session takes about a few hours to complete. After that, all that is required is a bit of scalp care.

7. Realistic Results : 

When scalp micropigmentation is applied by a licensed practitioner, it produces near-perfect replication of the hair texture, colour and skin tone of the candidate, giving the impression of finely cut hair. This approach makes the thinning part of the scalp appear denser

Conclusion : 

To ensure the scalp micropigmentation procedure goes successfully, it is important to only have it done at a reputable clinic like a Yeovil Women's Scalp Tattoo Studio. Such clinics are better equipped to cater to patient expectations, achieving near-realistic results with a few sessions.